My 17 year old son says that one of his
testicals is noticeably smaller. He also
says there is no pain, but that it is less
sensitive. It has been this way since
puberty. Should we be concerned?
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pingree
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Joined: 11 Jul 2004 Posts: 1
Small Testicle Posted: 07-11-04 20:40pm
Some boys/men have a smaller left
(usually) testicle due to varicocoele
(poorer venous drainage from testicle).
If it is due to varicocoele the scrotum
looks a bit enlarged above the testicle
with the person in a standing position.
This is much like varicose veins in the
legs. This can be due to a normal
anatomic variation. See a urologist if
your son is worried. Varicocoele can be
surgically treated if warranted.
